However, the copy and paste function can stop working on your Windows 11 computer.
This issue can occur because of corrupt system files or temporary glitches with Windows File Explorer.
Here are a few troubleshooting steps to help you fix and restore the copy-and-paste functionality in Windows 11.
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Doing so will delete your clipboard history, except for pinned items.
To do this, pressWin+Ito openSettingsand go toSystem > Clipboard.
Click theClearbutton next toClear clipboard datato delete the history.
Third-party app conflicts are among the common contributing factors to this problem.
In clean boot mode, Windows starts with a minimal set of drivers.
If the problem is fixed, it’s safe to assume a third-party app caused it.
If the issue persists in the clean boot mode, proceed with the next steps.
Before that, enable all the disabled services in System Configuration.
ClickApplyandOKto save the changes.
When prompted, clickRestart Nowto reboot your system.
To install Windows updates:
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Restart File Explorer
File Explorer helps you navigate through the directories and browse files on Windows.
It fixes issues triggered due to malfunctioning drivers and incorrect keyboard configuration.
To launch the keyboard troubleshooter:
The keyboard troubleshooter may not be available on Windows 11 23H2 and above.
If so, you could run it using Command Prompt.
So, clickStart, typecmd, and click to openCommand Promptfrom search results.
The troubleshooter will scan your rig for known keyboard issues and take a stab at fix them automatically.
To restart the rdpclip.exe process, pressWin+Xand chooseTask Manager.
In Task Manager, open theDetailstab and locate therdpclip.exeprocess.
To end the process, right-click onrdpclip.exeand chooseEnd task.
To restart the process, in the Task Manager, clickRun new task, typerdpclip.exe, and clickOK.
Also, look for issues with the Ctrl keys.
Your keyboard likely features multiple Ctrl keys.
If it works, you are likely dealing with a faulty left Ctrl key.
If there is a faulty key, there are ways tofix broken keys on your rig keyboard.
The built-in System File Checker and Deployment Image Service and Management tool can find and fix system-level errors.
You cancreate a new local user account in Windows 11using the Accounts option in the prefs app.
Once done, sign on to your new local account and give a shot to perform a copy-paste.
If it works, you cantry to repair the previous account accountor continue to use the new local account.
If nothing helps, have a go at repair and install Windows 11.
This involves performing an in-place upgrade to reinstall the OS without affecting your system controls or files.
